A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

Hepatitis C Antibody

Test Code
HCVAB


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum, EDTA , Lithium or Sodium Heparin plasma (1.0 minimum)


Transport Container
SST, EDTA (Lavender), Lithium or Sodium Heparin (Green) Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Stable for 7 days at 2-8°C, Freeze samples, devoid of red blood cells, at or below -20°C for longer storage. Do not store in a frost-free freezer. Thoroughly mix thawed samples and centrifuge at 10,000 x g for 2 min before using




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.